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Gideon Saar

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel

2 articles · 12 May 2026 to 13 July 2026

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Previously labelled European moves to implement the ICJ advisory opinion as shameful.
Called the sanctions arbitrary and political, vowing Israel would continue to defend the right of Jews to settle in the West Bank.

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EU ministers weigh trade curbs on Israeli settlements as violence surges

Foreign ministers meet in Brussels to test support for three Commission options, but Germany and Italy remain undecided while Belgium dismisses the proposals as a delaying tactic.

Hélène Mercier13 July 20269 min read

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EU agrees sanctions on Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers after Orbán exit

Foreign ministers unanimously back asset freezes and travel bans on settler organisations and Hamas figures, but stop short of trade measures against Israel despite pressure from Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands.

Hélène Mercier12 May 20269 min read

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